Definition

• Forming Die.  The first die to be used to begin shaping the metal planchet of a particularly difficult design – which requires several sets of dies and multiple striking, as for art medals. Its use is followed by striking dies that contain the full design. Such dies are only required for either extremely high relief, or medals needed in a great rush using several presses. Also called starting dies.

  excerpted with permission from

  An Encyclopedia of Coin and Medal Technology

  For Artists, Makers, Collectors and Curators

  COMPILED AND WRITTEN BY D. WAYNE JOHNSON

  Roger W. Burdette, Editor

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